BroadLink Smart Plug (NoAPP Version), Mini Wi-Fi Timer Smart Outlet Socket Works with Alexa/Google Home/IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control Anywhere

I bought one of these smart plugs about six months ago specifically because this one advertised as not requiring an app, which was perfect because I already have other smart plugs from other cheap Amazon manufacturers and didnt want more crummy smart home apps on my phone. That original plug set up easily with wifi and has been working flawlessly ever since. Fast forward to now, when I bought a new lamp for a different room and wanted another no-app smart plug, so I reordered the exact same plug as before. This one showed up and despite being advertised as no app (again, the ONLY REASON I bought it) now requires an app to function. Ok?? Well that was obnoxious but I already had it in hand so I said whatever and downloaded their garbage app onto my phone and set it up. If that was it, I would have probably still been decently satisfied with this purchase, except that this stupid plug just... turns off, every once in a while, for a few seconds, for no reason?? Ill be sitting there, and the lamp will just turn off and Ill have to sit in the dark for about 10 seconds, and then turn back on again. It happens very frequently, probably about every half hour or so. I tried plugging the lamp directly into the wall and it didnt happen, so its 100% the plugs fault. To add insult to injury this plug also cant be found by my Google home device with frustrating regularity which results in me having to bend over and push the button on the plug manually to turn it off so I can go to bed, which is even less convenient than if I didnt have the plug at all. Anyway I have to assume that the seller recently changed manufacturers or something because this is simply not the same product as it was before. Be weary of the good reviews here because they are most likely for a different product than the one youre hoping to buy.

The written instructions that come with these are horrible...especially for those of us who do not have perfect eyesight. They are printed in a very small, light gray font that is difficult to see. I was able to set up the devices to work with Google Home but I did not see an option to install the Broadlink app for Android, only for IOS. My only use for the smart plugs is to turn lamps on and off a couple of times a day when I am away but it sure seems very difficult to perform a simple timer function using Google Home and the Broadlink Smart Plugs. Perhaps the Broadlink app allows you to do that, but the link in the email from Broadlink when you activate the plugs only takes you to an IOS app. I think I will continue to use the simple mechanical timers I have used for years...seems so much easier.

I am having additional lighting installed in my Alexa enabled smart home and purchased these outlets so my new lighting will have voice control. I set one of these up and added the skill to Alexa and it works great. Hope my electrician can get these installed so all my pendants and under cabinet lights will be voice controlled. The price was reasonable. Im very happy with this purchase.

Does NOT work. I have tried so so many times It isnt worth the headache.... app does not work and alexa app tells you tp install the app that does not work

This plug is great. Works perfect. Easy to install

I am a pretty tech savvy guy, but it took me several hours over multiple days to figure out how to get these things to work. The instructions were unreadable, written in tiny font, AND were faded, like the printer was out of ink? I almost sent them back. Now that they are working, the WiFi range is very good, and they do have a high quality feel to them. Just be ready to consult YouTube videos (several) and spend some time figuring out what to do, its very confusing.

I spent all afternoon trying different ways to get it to connect to its own app or my google home. There was no instructions with it, I tried youtube for help.

Im in awe at how easy this was to set up, given the depressing amount of time Ive spent fussing with WeMo plugs. Exactly as the instructions say: 1) plug in 2) connect to the Broadlink SSID 3) Wait for the system to tell you to sign in to broadlink 4) Input your real SSID & password, also email and name your plug 5) activation email arrived in 30 seconds 5) Open Google Home app, add device, select NoAPP 6) Wait for 7-digit email code and input Thats it. No downloading apps. No passwords. Even the EULA was short enough to read.

Even with my smarty pants sons, they found it challenging to get set up.

I bought 4 of these to control Christmas lights in 2021. After Christmas I boxed them up with the other Christmas stuff. 2022 Christmas setup they all will not connect. Ive reset them, removed and reinstalled software, followed instructions on Youtube, everything. They will connect to my router, but Alexa just will not accept them. They were very easy to setup in 2021. Not so much anymore. One season product. Im going to try another product.